John Wayne Howell
John Wayne Howell is a defense attorney known for his involvement in high-profile criminal cases in New Zealand. He has represented clients in various legal proceedings, advocating for the consideration of personal circumstances such as addiction and mental health in sentencing. In recent news, he represented Jade Mellow, a violent offender whose sentence was contested in the Court of Appeal, where Howell argued that Mellow's impulsive actions were influenced by his methamphetamine addiction.
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Recent news mentions
Defence lawyer John Wayne Howell told the jury the trial would be about self-defence.
Christchurch trial: James Holder shot David Bridgwater but says it was self-defence
New Zealand· 2025-10-13
Ramsay’s lawyer, John Wayne Howell, asked why Ramsay had objectionable images.
Coromandel man Barry Ramsay claims he had child exploitation material for ‘research’New Zealand· 2025-09-26
Mellow’s lawyer, John Wayne Howell, stated that his client’s addiction had a causal connection to the offending.
Violent Bay of Plenty hostage-taker Jade Mellow gets an extra 15 months added to jail sentenceNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
Mellow’s lawyer, John Wayne Howell, stated that his client’s addiction had a causal connection to the offending.
Violent Bay of Plenty hostage-taker Jade Mellow gets an extra 15 months added to jail sentenceNew Zealand· 2025-09-17